The top 10 most popular hotels in Washington, D.C., are all independent hotels and hotels that belong to smaller chains such as Kimpton, Four Seasons and Fairmont. Online reputation tracker ReviewPro compiled the list for USA TODAY based on an analysis of 120 online review data sources, including TripAdvisor, for the month of December 2012. The No. 1-ranked hotel in Washington, D.C. is the independent Hay-Adams, part of the Leading Hotels of the World network. Above is the view from the White House seen on a summer day from the hotel's private rooftop space. Barbara DeLollis, USA TODAY

The lobby of the Four Seasons, the No. 2-ranked hotel in Washington, D.C., was designed by noted French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Four Seasons Hotel Washington

A guest room at the Four Seasons, the most expensive hotel in Washington D.C. Four Seasons Hotel Washington

During warm-weather months, the Four Seasons' restaurant Bourbon Steak sets up its patio for dining and drinks. Four Seasons Hotel Washington

The entrance to the Carlyle Suites hotel, which is ranked No. 10 on the list. The hotel originally opened in 1939 as an Art Deco apartment building. The hotel's recent renovation plays up its original design details. Carlyle Suites

This guest room at the Carlyle Suites has two beds (with Tempurpedic mattresses) and a sleeper sofa large enough to fit a family. An added perk: Guests don't have to pay extra for their daily Internet connection. Carlyle Suites

Carlyle Suites rooms have kitchenettes as well as glass-partitioned showers. Carlyle Suites

The Twist bar at the Carlyle Suites hotel. Locals line up for the hotel's Sunday brunch, which is known for its bottomless mimosas. Carlyle Suites